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Having problems with your Sony VAIO VGC-LS21N PC Desktop ?

How to open up Sony VGC-LS21N to replace hard drive

\015 I've had this pc for 1 1/2 yrs and found out that the hard drive was bad (prob from day one) but the warranty is out. So now, I'm trying to replace the hard drive. The problem is that this thing is so packed (it is not a conventional Desktop but one with everything packed behind the monitor) and I removed the screws in the back but the back panel didn't come off (I had to be careful because I don't know what is attached to the back panel, and what is attatched to the display - this is one of the slick / slim PC where everything seemed to be cramped behind the display, including the hard drive).\015\012\015\012Can any one who has done this provide some hints / help ?\015

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